What is the difference between dropping and withdrawing?

Dropping or Withdrawing from a Course

Both have different implications to your academic and financial aid. It is important to consult an Academic Advisor  and the Student Services office before dropping or withdrawing from a course. 

Dropping a Course  

• Available through the fifth day of the semester for full semester classes, or through the end of the first business day following the first scheduled meeting for classes starting after the first week. 

• The class is removed from your academic record. 

• No tuition or fees are assessed. 

Withdrawing from a Course  

• Begins the sixth day of the semester, or the second business day following the first scheduled meeting for classes starting after the first week. 

• Students are charged tuition/fees for withdrawn courses. 

• A grade of ‘W” is assigned. “W” grades do not count in your GPA but may impact your completion rate and academic progress. 

• See the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy on the website by clicking here. 

Financial Aid Considerations 

• Adjustments to your schedule on or after the sixth day may affect your financial aid eligibility.